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Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Upper Key Stage 2

Lambourn CofE Primary School · Hungerford · West Berkshire

Job description

"Outstanding Behaviour. Outstanding Personal Development. Outstanding Opportunity."

"Join our high-performing rural West Berkshire primary school as an HLTA in Upper Key Stage 2."

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Upper Key Stage 2

Fixed Term Contract
Term-time plus 3 INSET days

We are seeking an exceptional Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our ambitious and supportive team in Upper Key Stage 2.

Our recent Ofsted inspection recognised the strength of our provision, awarding Outstanding grades for Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development, alongside Good grades in all other areas. Inspectors praised our positive culture, high expectations and commitment to ensuring every child succeeds.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HLTA who can inspire children, support excellent teaching and confidently lead learning when required.

We are looking for someone who:

Has strong experience working within Key Stage 2.

Can lead whole-class learning and interventions effectively.

Has high expectations for achievement, behaviour and inclusion.

Builds positive relationships with children, colleagues and families.

Is enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement.

We offer:

Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning.

A talented and supportive staff team.

Strong leadership and a culture of collaboration.

Excellent professional development opportunities.

A beautiful rural setting in West Berkshire.

A school where wellbeing, personal development and positive relationships matter.

If you are passionate about helping children achieve their very best and want to be part of a successful and forward-thinking school, we would love to hear from you.

Join a thriving rural West Berkshire primary school where children flourish and staff are valued.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Safeguarding Statement
Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.

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About this school

Lambourn CofE Primary School

Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 3–11

Not rated
Pupils
144
Avg teacher salary
£44,001
Pupil:teacher ratio
13:1
Academy trust
EXCALIBUR ACADEMIES TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Hungerford, West Berkshire, RG17 7LJ

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Salary
£19,604.78 - £20,571.86 Annually (Actual) SCP9-12 (£27,935-£29,313 pa FTE)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
3 July 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026

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